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...If the display is difficult to read 73 If only part of the display is readable 73 Drivers 73 What Is a Driver 73 Identifying Drivers 74 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 74 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows... XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 9 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin ...
...If the display is difficult to read 73 If only part of the display is readable 73 Drivers 73 What Is a Driver 73 Identifying Drivers 74 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 74 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows... XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 9 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin ...
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... - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - What Are You...
... - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - What Are You...
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... paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to your computer with your ISP to the Internet, see "E-mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on . 1 Complete the...ISP but have successfully connected in the computer box. Your printer may arrive in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you want to the Internet but you did not...
... paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to your computer with your ISP to the Internet, see "E-mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on . 1 Complete the...ISP but have successfully connected in the computer box. Your printer may arrive in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you want to the Internet but you did not...
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If card orientation is running. The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. CAUTION: Before you insert the card. 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in the computer while the computer is .... Check the card orientation and try again. . Using PC Cards 43 The computer automatically detects the card. PC Cards are keyed to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the card. Installing a PC Card You can install a PC Card in its orientation symbol pointing into...
If card orientation is running. The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. CAUTION: Before you insert the card. 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in the computer while the computer is .... Check the card orientation and try again. . Using PC Cards 43 The computer automatically detects the card. PC Cards are keyed to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the card. Installing a PC Card You can install a PC Card in its orientation symbol pointing into...
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... instructions included in the left-hand pane, click Change settings of this connection. The software is located on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Switch to a network. The Wireless ...Network Connection Properties window appears. infrastructure network ad-hoc network home network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers...
... instructions included in the left-hand pane, click Change settings of this connection. The software is located on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Switch to a network. The Wireless ...Network Connection Properties window appears. infrastructure network ad-hoc network home network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers...
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... installed on your computer. • Ensure that your program may require an upgrade) to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program...
... installed on your computer. • Ensure that your program may require an upgrade) to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program...
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... N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - www.dell.com | support.dell.com VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other ...Hardware. 2 Click Scanners and Cameras. See the scanner documentation for instructions. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - See "Reinstalling Drivers...
... N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - www.dell.com | support.dell.com VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other ...Hardware. 2 Click Scanners and Cameras. See the scanner documentation for instructions. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - See "Reinstalling Drivers...
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E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O N - REINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER (SEE PAGE 74) RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS (SEE PAGE 55) No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I N T E R F E R E N C E - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone ...
E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O N - REINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER (SEE PAGE 74) RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS (SEE PAGE 55) No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I N T E R F E R E N C E - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone ...
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... If your computer is working by testing it . C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I V E R - www.dell.com | support.dell.com TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the... Information Guide. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I C A L O U T L E T - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 74. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a program that you attach an external monitor to power your computer. TE S T T H E E L E C T R...
... If your computer is working by testing it . C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I V E R - www.dell.com | support.dell.com TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the... Information Guide. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I C A L O U T L E T - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 74. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a program that you attach an external monitor to power your computer. TE S T T H E E L E C T R...
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... a program that use the device. All devices require a driver program. If an error message appears, see page 101). If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. Contact Dell (see page 60. Solving Problems 73 Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. S E E... " E R R O R M E S S A G E S " - or down your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that only its driver recognizes. If ...
... a program that use the device. All devices require a driver program. If an error message appears, see page 101). If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. Contact Dell (see page 60. Solving Problems 73 Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. S E E... " E R R O R M E S S A G E S " - or down your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that only its driver recognizes. If ...
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... a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is next to the device name, you install or update...
... a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is next to the device name, you install or update...
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... In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and click Next. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to your hard drive, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Hardware ...Problems 75 Restoring Your Operating System You can use System Restore to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but ...
... In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and click Next. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to your hard drive, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Hardware ...Problems 75 Restoring Your Operating System You can use System Restore to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but ...
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...screen provides a calendar that allows you to see page 10. If that Restore my computer to an earlier time is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 76) to resolve the problem. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. System Restore does not ...close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications installed after you install a device driver, use System Restore. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the screen. NOTE: The procedures in when you purchased the computer. See the Windows Help ...
...screen provides a calendar that allows you to see page 10. If that Restore my computer to an earlier time is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 76) to resolve the problem. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. System Restore does not ...close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications installed after you install a device driver, use System Restore. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the screen. NOTE: The procedures in when you purchased the computer. See the Windows Help ...
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... drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes... all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. The restore process takes approximately...
... drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes... all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. The restore process takes approximately...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. 3 Slide the hard drive out of ... the hard drive into place. screws (2) hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is fully seated. 6 Replace and tighten the screws. 7 Reinstall the operating system, drivers, and utilities. 82 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into the bay until it is not in...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. 3 Slide the hard drive out of ... the hard drive into place. screws (2) hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is fully seated. 6 Replace and tighten the screws. 7 Reinstall the operating system, drivers, and utilities. 82 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into the bay until it is not in...
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...and Gold customers) Appendix 101 Contacting Dell To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites: • www.dell.com • support.dell.com (technical support) • premiersupport.dell.com (technical support for the computer and any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. Support ...for third-party software and peripherals is provided by the standard Dell limited warranty for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the terms and conditions of your computer. Additional technical support options may...
...and Gold customers) Appendix 101 Contacting Dell To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites: • www.dell.com • support.dell.com (technical support) • premiersupport.dell.com (technical support for the computer and any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. Support ...for third-party software and peripherals is provided by the standard Dell limited warranty for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the terms and conditions of your computer. Additional technical support options may...
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...31 copying DVDs general information, 31 helpful tips, 32 how to, 31 D Dell support policy, 101 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 55 Dell Premier Support website, 9 device status lights description, 15 diagnostics Dell, 55 display description, 13 problems, 72 system view, 13 display latch description,... 13 system view, 13 display settings for a TV enabling in Windows XP, 36 documentation help file, 10 online, 11 Owner's Manual, 9 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram, 10 drivers, 73 about...
...31 copying DVDs general information, 31 helpful tips, 32 how to, 31 D Dell support policy, 101 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 55 Dell Premier Support website, 9 device status lights description, 15 diagnostics Dell, 55 display description, 13 problems, 72 system view, 13 display latch description,... 13 system view, 13 display settings for a TV enabling in Windows XP, 36 documentation help file, 10 online, 11 Owner's Manual, 9 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram, 10 drivers, 73 about...
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...pad about, 40 customizing, 40 description, 15 system view, 15 touch pad buttons description, 15 system view, 15 troubleshooting conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 external keyboard problems, 62 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous state, 76 V video ...problems, 72 video connector description, 20 system view, 20 volume adjusting, 70 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 74 enabling display settings for a TV, 36 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 11 Program Compatibility Wizard, 64 System Restore...
...pad about, 40 customizing, 40 description, 15 system view, 15 touch pad buttons description, 15 system view, 15 troubleshooting conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 external keyboard problems, 62 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous state, 76 V video ...problems, 72 video connector description, 20 system view, 20 volume adjusting, 70 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 74 enabling display settings for a TV, 36 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 11 Program Compatibility Wizard, 64 System Restore...